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There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Louisiana. If you have questions about Coronavirus, please contact the Coronavirus general information line at 1-855-523-2652 from 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Fight the Flu Here’s what you need to know about the flu and how to protect yourself. Medicaid Information Are you eligible for Medicaid? Learn how to apply and choose a health plan or doctor. Find Opioid Treatment Prescription opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly. Protect yourself and loved ones click to learn the facts and treatment options covered by Medicaid. Combat Hepatitis C Louisiana Department of Health, Department of Corrections launches hepatitis C elimination plan and innovative payment model with Asegua Therapeutics LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilead Sciences Inc. Looking for a Specific Service or Program? 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Edwards Announces Dr. Courtney Phillips as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health February 13, 2020 Today. Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Louisiana native Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, to lead the Louisiana Department of Health. Phillips returns to LDH after leading health departments in two other states. LDH Blog: Mardi Gras isn&apost the only thing on a roll during flu season February 07, 2020 It’s Louisiana, and it’s February. You know what that means: laissez les bon temps rouler. When you’re reaching your hands to the sky on those Mardi Gras parade routes, which would you rather catch: those prized throws and beads … or the flu? Health officials investigating norovirus outbreak in Lake Charles February 06, 2020 The Louisiana Office of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus in the Lake Charles area that appears to be spreading in the Calcasieu and Vernon Parishes. ICYMI: Louisiana Department of Health launches equity plan February 05, 2020 The Associated Press published a story on the Louisiana Department of Health’s health equity plan, which was unveiled in December to department leadership. Louisiana Medicaid now including pre-filled forms in renewal letters February 03, 2020 To better assist Medicaid members in completing renewal documents, as of mid-January the Louisiana Department of Health has begun including pre-filled forms in renewal letters that are sent to members each month. Notice of proposed class action settlement and hearing January 31, 2020 A settlement agreement has been proposed in this case, which may affect the rights of Louisiana residents who are under the age of 21, receive Medicaid Waivers on the basis of their developmental disabilities, and are, or will be, authorized for in-home nursing services. The individuals in this limited group of children are referred to as “Class Members,” and the Plaintiffs who filed the lawsuit represent the interests of the class in this case. CLICK FOR ALL DEPARTMENT NEWS Feedback Accessibility Mailing Address: Louisiana Department of Health | P. O. Box 629 | Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629 Physical Address: 628 N. 4th Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | PHONE: 225-342-9500 | FAX: 225-342-5568 |  Disclaimer     Custodian of Records Medicaid Customer Service 1-888-342-6207        Healthy Louisiana 1-855-229-6848 -- Mailing Address: Louisiana Department of Health | P. O. Box 629 | Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629 Physical Address: 628 N. 4th Street | Baton Rouge, LA 70802 | PHONE: 225-342-9500 | FAX: 225-342-5568 Medicaid Customer Service 1-888-342-6207 | Healthy Louisiana 1-855-229-6848 Site by Covalent Logic...